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A single reference for real estate CE deadlines, hour requirements, and cycle lengths across every US jurisdiction. Verified April 2026 from official state real estate commission websites.
Real estate license renewal rules vary meaningfully across states. Some require a specific calendar date each cycle; others key to your individual license anniversary. CE hour totals range from 6 hours per year to 45 hours per 4-year cycle. This reference compiles the details for all 51 jurisdictions in one table, citing the official state board for every entry. If you want a personalized estimate of your next deadline, use the CE renewal deadline calculator.
Last verified: April 2026
51 jurisdictions · Click any State Board link to open the official source.
| State | Deadline | CE Hours | Cycle | Official Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | September 30 | 15 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| Alaska | January 31 | 20 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| Arizona | 2 years from license anniversary | 24 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| Arkansas | September 30 | 7 hrs | 1 year | State board → |
| California | 4 years from license anniversary | 45 hrs | 4 years | State board → |
| Colorado | 3 years from license anniversary | 24 hrs | 3 years | State board → |
| Connecticut | February 28(Salesperson)† | 12 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| Delaware | April 30 | 21 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| District of Columbia | February 28 | 15 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| Florida | March 31(First Renewal)† | 14 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| Georgia | 4 years from license anniversary | 36 hrs | 4 years | State board → |
| Hawaii | November 30 | 20 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| Idaho | 2 years from license anniversary | 18 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| Illinois | April 30 | 12 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| Indiana | June 30 | 36 hrs | 3 years | State board → |
| Iowa | December 31 | 36 hrs | 3 years | State board → |
| Kansas | 2 years from license anniversary | 12 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| Kentucky | March 31 | 12 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| Louisiana | September 30(License Renewal)† | 12 hrs | 1 year | State board → |
| Maine | Sales Agent: 2-year non-renewable license — must upgrade to Associate Broker within 2 years. Associate Broker/Broker: Biennial renewal from date of issuance. | 21 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| Maryland | 2 years from license anniversary | 15 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| Massachusetts | 2 years from license anniversary | 12 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| Michigan | 3 years from license anniversary | 18 hrs | 3 years | State board → |
| Minnesota | June 30 | 30 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| Mississippi | 2 years from license anniversary | 16 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| Missouri | June 30(Broker)† | 12 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| Montana | October 31 | 12 hrs | 1 year | State board → |
| Nebraska | November 30 | 18 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| Nevada | First renewal: 1 year from issuance. Subsequent: every 2 years from renewal date. | 36 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| New Hampshire | 2 years from license anniversary | 15 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| New Jersey | License renewal deadline: June 30 of odd-numbered years. CE completion deadline: April 30 of the renewal year. | 12 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| New Mexico | 3 years from license anniversary | 36 hrs | 3 years | State board → |
| New York | 2 years from license anniversary | 22.5 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| North Carolina | June 10 | 8 hrs | 1 year | State board → |
| North Dakota | November 15 | 12 hrs | 1 year | State board → |
| Ohio | 3 years from license anniversary | 30 hrs | 3 years | State board → |
| Oklahoma | 3 years from license anniversary | 30 hrs | 3 years | State board → |
| Oregon | 2 years from license anniversary | 30 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| Pennsylvania | May 31 | 14 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| Rhode Island | April 30 | 24 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| South Carolina | June 30 | 10 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| South Dakota | November 30 | 24 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| Tennessee | 2 years from license anniversary | 16 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| Texas | Renewal available up to 6 months after expiration with late fees. After 2 years past expiration, must reapply as new applicant. | 18 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| Utah | 2 years from license anniversary | 18 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| Vermont | March 31(Broker)† | 8 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| Virginia | 2 years from license anniversary | 16 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| Washington | 2 years from license anniversary | 30 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| West Virginia | June 20 | 7 hrs | 1 year | State board → |
| Wisconsin | December 14 | 18 hrs | 2 years | State board → |
| Wyoming | December 31 | 45 hrs | 3 years | State board → |
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Renew by September 30 every 2 years.
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Complete your 15 Alabama CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew by January 31 every 2 years.
Mandatory topics
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Complete your 20 Alaska CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew every 2 years, counted from your license anniversary.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 24 Arizona CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew by September 30 every 1 year.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 7 Arkansas CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew every 4 years, counted from your license anniversary.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 45 California CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew every 3 years, counted from your license anniversary.
Mandatory topics
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Complete your 24 Colorado CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew by February 28 (Salesperson) every 2 years.
Mandatory topics
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Complete your 12 Connecticut CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew by April 30 every 2 years.
Mandatory topics
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Complete your 21 Delaware CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew by February 28 every 2 years.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 15 District of Columbia CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew by March 31 (First Renewal) every 2 years.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 14 Florida CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew every 4 years, counted from your license anniversary.
Mandatory topics
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Complete your 36 Georgia CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew by November 30 every 2 years.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 20 Hawaii CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew every 2 years, counted from your license anniversary.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 18 Idaho CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew by April 30 every 2 years.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 12 Illinois CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew by June 30 every 3 years.
Mandatory topics
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Complete your 36 Indiana CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew by December 31 every 3 years.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 36 Iowa CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew every 2 years, counted from your license anniversary.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 12 Kansas CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew by March 31 every 2 years.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 12 Kentucky CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew by September 30 (License Renewal) every 1 year.
Mandatory topics
Continuing education through The CE Shop
State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 12 Louisiana CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Sales Agent: 2-year non-renewable license — must upgrade to Associate Broker within 2 years. Associate Broker/Broker: Biennial renewal from date of issuance.
Mandatory topics
Continuing education through The CE Shop
State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 21 Maine CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew every 2 years, counted from your license anniversary.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 15 Maryland CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew every 2 years, counted from your license anniversary.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 12 Massachusetts CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew every 3 years, counted from your license anniversary.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 18 Michigan CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew by June 30 every 2 years.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 30 Minnesota CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew every 2 years, counted from your license anniversary.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 16 Mississippi CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew by June 30 (Broker) every 2 years.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 12 Missouri CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew by October 31 every 1 year.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 12 Montana CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew by November 30 every 2 years.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 18 Nebraska CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
First renewal: 1 year from issuance. Subsequent: every 2 years from renewal date.
Mandatory topics
Continuing education through The CE Shop
State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 36 Nevada CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew every 2 years, counted from your license anniversary.
Mandatory topics
Continuing education through The CE Shop
State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 15 New Hampshire CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
License renewal deadline: June 30 of odd-numbered years. CE completion deadline: April 30 of the renewal year.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 12 New Jersey CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew every 3 years, counted from your license anniversary.
Mandatory topics
Continuing education through The CE Shop
State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 36 New Mexico CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew every 2 years, counted from your license anniversary.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 22.5 New York CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew by June 10 every 1 year.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 8 North Carolina CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew by November 15 every 1 year.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 12 North Dakota CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew every 3 years, counted from your license anniversary.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 30 Ohio CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew every 3 years, counted from your license anniversary.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 30 Oklahoma CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew every 2 years, counted from your license anniversary.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 30 Oregon CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew by May 31 every 2 years.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 14 Pennsylvania CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew by April 30 every 2 years.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 24 Rhode Island CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew by June 30 every 2 years.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 10 South Carolina CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew by November 30 every 2 years.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 24 South Dakota CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew every 2 years, counted from your license anniversary.
Mandatory topics
Continuing education through The CE Shop
State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 16 Tennessee CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renewal available up to 6 months after expiration with late fees. After 2 years past expiration, must reapply as new applicant.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 18 Texas CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew every 2 years, counted from your license anniversary.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 18 Utah CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew by March 31 (Broker) every 2 years.
Mandatory topics
Continuing education through The CE Shop
State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 8 Vermont CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew every 2 years, counted from your license anniversary.
Mandatory topics
Continuing education through The CE Shop
State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 16 Virginia CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew every 2 years, counted from your license anniversary.
Mandatory topics
Continuing education through The CE Shop
State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 30 Washington CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew by June 20 every 1 year.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 7 West Virginia CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew by December 14 every 2 years.
Mandatory topics
Continuing education through The CE Shop
State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 18 Wisconsin CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
Renew by December 31 every 3 years.
Mandatory topics
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State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
Complete your 45 Wyoming CE hours — browse approved courses →LicenseMap may earn a commission on purchases made through this link.
The following states have non-standard renewal timing that doesn't reduce to a single MM-DD calendar date. The table above surfaces the state commission's own language for these:
Data compiled from each state's real estate commission website. Every entry cites the official board URL in the Official Source column. Hours, cycle length, and mandatory topics come from LicenseMap's continuing-education dataset, verified April 2026. Deadline dates come from our per-state license data; a small number of jurisdictions have renewal patterns that don't reduce to a single calendar date, and we surface the state commission's own language for those rather than forcing a simplification.
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